Barolo stands among the most iconic expressions of Nebbiolo, celebrated for its depth, structure and longevity. Alongside renowned estates, a new generation of producers is bringing fresh energy to the region. Among them is Burzi, a young winery that has quickly gained recognition for its passion and precision.

What Makes Barolo Unique

Barolo is a type of Italian red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. It is one of the most famous and sought-after wines in the world, known for its intense aromas of rose, tar, truffle, and spices. It is often aged in oak barrels for several years before being released for sale. The best Barolo wines are known for their complexity and longevity, and are often described as “wines of kings and popes”.

The Burzi Winery

One Barolo wine that I love is coming from the young producer called Burzi. Alberto and his sister Caterina have taken back the ownership of their grandparents' vineyards to build their own winery and make a name amongst the great Barolo producers. Starting only a few years ago, in 2013 and since then they have received many awards for their passion and hard work.

A New Generation at Work

Alberto and Caterina follow every part of the winemaking process from the long hours in the vineyards to make sure the quality of their grapes are perfect, to the winemaking process in the cellar with laborious hours during the harvest season. They work with two kind of three grapes, Nebbiolo which makes both their Langhe Nebbiolo as well as the two Barolo. Barbera which is located in a small vineyard planted with a high density planting experiment to make their Barbera d'Alba. Then sometimes I see floating around social media a whole bunch fermented dolcetto, that has been a fun experiment from the winegrowers.

Visiting Burzi

If you are in the Barolo or Langhe area I highly recommend a visit to Burzi, not only will they give you a great educational tour of the vineyards and winery, but will also have you taste some really wonderful and pure examples of Nebbiolo for Barolo and Barbera d'Alba. See you there!